This clinical report describes the oral rehabilitation of a young adult patient diagnosed with hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta. The specific objectives of this treatment were to eliminate tooth sensitivity while enhancing esthetics and restoring masticatory function. Treatment included removal of several teeth, lengthening of the maxillary and mandibular clinical crowns, and placement of an...

www.medigraphic.org.mx * Specialist in Endodontics and Dental Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for the Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies of the University of Sao Paulo. Professor in Applied Dental Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. § PhD in Oral Pathology. Bauru School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Teacher at the Pediatric Dentistry Depa...

Nowadays the multidisciplinary team (MDT) plays a critical role in treatment of patients with osteonecrosis oral cavity, particular for reconstructive-rehabilitation phase complex cases. Among objectives MDT we find improvement quality life patients, restoration anatomical defect following surgery, as well planning an aesthetic-functional rehabilitation. The experience composed professionals be...

The oral rehabilitation of edentulous patients with immediate loading has become a safe procedure with high predictability. The success is related to immediate fabrication of a passive fit framework to attach the implants. Based on these considerations, this case report shows an alternative technique for mandibular rehabilitation using implants immediately loaded, where the framework was fabric...

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) has been defined as a group of hereditary enamel defects. It can be characterized by enamel hypoplasia, hypomaturation, or hypocalcification of the teeth. AI may be associated with some other dental and skeletal developmental defects. Restoration for patients with this condition should be oriented toward the functional and esthetic rehabilitation. This clinical repo...

The role of a prosthodontist is not only to rehabilitate the intra-oral and extra-oral structures but also bestow with mastication, speech, deglutition, esthetics. Preservation what exists more important than meticulous replacement missing . Cu-Sil denture removable prosthesis which has holes lined by silicone material that accommodates one or few remaining teeth in dental arch. Retaining natur...

This is the official guideline endorsed by the specialty associations involved in the care of head and neck cancer patients in the UK and provides recommendations on the pre-treatment oral and dental assessment, during and after treatment and oral rehabilitation. Restorative dentists are core members of the multidisciplinary team treating head and neck cancer patients, involved from the treatme...

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that manifests with short stature, gonadal dysfunction, hypothyroidism, congenital heart disease, and distinct craniofacial features including oro-maxillofacial dysmorphism. This paper presents a case of a 30-year-old female patient with Turner syndrome who sought dental care to improve the dental and facial morphology and resto...